A physical therapist with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to establish a home health care company in Florida. The AAO dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite industry labor shortage; mere field shortages cannot establish national significance.

Dental care entrepreneur seeking NIW to establish dental practice. Claimed national importance based on dental professional shortage and environmental benefits of practice. AAO affirmed denial, finding that serving individual patients lacks national importance; professional shortage alone insufficient under Dhanasar framework.

An oriental medicine practitioner sought national interest waiver but was first denied advanced degree eligibility due to inability to prove five years progressive experience or operating clinic. AAO affirmed, finding the proposed oriental medicine endeavor lacked national importance and no Dhanasar prong satisfied.

Medical researcher seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed medical research endeavor had national importance and that she was well positioned to advance it. AAO found petitioner failed to identify a specific and consistent proposed endeavor; record reflected numerous changing activities. Appeal dismissed after second denial.